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Speak up for three: help shape local play
The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is inviting the community to share ideas for upgrades for three Papatoetoe neighbourhood playgrounds.
Your community, your opportunities, backed by Kaipātiki Local Board
Through local community house programmes, supported by Kaipātiki Local Board investment, beach Haven resident Karl Nebbeling found connection, new skills and a new direction close to home.
Many cultures, one dance floor
The Diversity Festival returns on Saturday 11 April, celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of South Auckland.
Superhero approval for Kimpton Park playground
Papatoetoe families are buzzing with excitement as the newly upgraded playground at Toetoe-nui / Kimpton Park is open, thanks to funding by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
A fresh facelift for Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park
Ngā Puna / Cyclamen Park in Māngere, named after the area’s sacred springs, has been upgraded following community feedback.
The Landing: local stories find a timeless home
At Ngā Tohu o Uenuku / Māngere Arts Centre, The Landing beautifully demonstrated how local stories could be transformed into living taonga: portraits and voices that captured the richness of the community’s lived experiences.
Out with the old, in with the woohoo!
From Monday 9 February 2026, work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from the Howick Local Board.
Dropping in like its hot: new flow bowl construction underway
Get ready to drop into some gnarly moves at Onehunga Bay Reserve when the new flow bowl drops in April.
Events
Read together
Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.
Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays
Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...
Family Day Out
Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.
Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha
Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...
Movies in Parks: Tinā
A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher a...
Papakura ParkFEST
Gather your friends, bring the family and celebrate summer at ParkFEST 2026.
Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy'
Our final Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' workshop which seeks to create a collective art proje...
Whau-lympics
Come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a have a go at many of the activities.
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